How do you replace a power window motor on a 1994 Ford E150 van?

Answer 1

I just did my 1995 E-150 passenger side window today. I may be the same as the 94. I first removed the door panel, unplugged the motor then I drilled out the three motor pop-rivets. I tried to remove the motor from the cable/regulator assembly but the cables all unwound and turned to spaghetti. I then removed the two nuts at top and drilled two more rivets from the bottom of the upright regulator. [I had to lower the window to the two access holes to drill out those bottom rivets I also used caution supporting the window because it is heavy and could come crashing down if not duct taped or propped up with wood or something. I then went to the junkyard and paid fifty-five bucks [2009 dollars] for the regulator/motor assembly. I reinstalled with 1/4" bolts that are one inch long and lock-washers and nuts instead of pop-rivets. I plugged it in and it works like a charm. The only thing I might add is that I read that a dimple in the inner door skin might need drilled to access a motor mount fasteners [the dimple is there just for that purpose and it should be easy to figure out]. And that if your motor doesn't come as an assembly with the regulator it should be a lot easier to replace.